Brown Butter-Sauteed Tilapia with Pistachios

Aida Mollenkamp

Recipe courtesy Aida Mollenkamp

Show: Ask AidaEpisode: Catch of the Day

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Total Time:
11 min
Prep
3 min
Cook
8 min
Yield:
2 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 (3-ounce) tilapia fillets
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon canola or peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 thin slices lemon, for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons roasted, salted shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

Directions

Place flour in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag and season with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets in flour mixture or add to bag, close, and shake to coat.

Place 1 tablespoon of the butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When it foams, lower heat to medium-low. Shake excess flour off 2 of the fillets, add to pan, and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Remove fillets to a plate and repeat with remaining fillets.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and cook until it begins to brown. Immediately remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and pour over fish. Lay a lemon slice over each fillet, sprinkle pistachios over top and serve with mashed or roasted potatoes and a simple green salad.

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  • on January 31, 2012

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    I made this fish after I saw the episode one morning. My family loved it. It was simple,fast,very tasty and also very affordable. I omited the nuts because my daughter hates nuts and added a little left over white wine to the brown butter and lemon. YUMMMMMMM! I have already made this again for dinner guest and they loved it as well. Thanks Aida for a simple and elegant fish receipe.

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  • on September 30, 2009

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    Was an easy cook. i actually subbed honey roasted peanuts (thats all i had and it turned out tasty.

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  • on September 04, 2009

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    We love this dish. It is simple to prepare. I like to add a little Balsamic Vinegar to the final sauce and pour it over the Tilapia to give it a little tang.

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